At the root of our civilization, there is the freedom of each person of thought, of belief, of opinion, of work, of leisure.
CHARLES DE GAULLEFor glory gives herself only to those who have always dreamed of her.
More Charles de Gaulle Quotes
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For glory gives herself only to those who have always dreamed of her.
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The perfection preached in the gospels never yet built an empire. Every man of action has a strong dose of egotism, pride, hardness, and cunning.
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It is not tolerable, it is not possible, that from so much death, so much sacrifice and ruin, so much heroism, a greater and better humanity shall not emerge.
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Treaties are like roses and young girls. They last while they last.
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Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.
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The evolution toward Communism is inevitable.
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I respect only those who resist me, but I cannot tolerate them.
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In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be sought once you have confronted History?
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Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in every drop.
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Old age is a shipwreck.
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I am not bad, thank you. But don’t worry, one of these days I shall certainly die.
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Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so.
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One cannot govern with ‘buts’.
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In politics it is necessary either to betray one’s country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.
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I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.
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